After cleaning, reconnect the terminals. 3. Weak key fob battery. If your TLX has push start/stop button, then its possible that your vehicle may not start due to weak key fob battery. Don’t worry, you can still start your vehicle – the battery is only used to send the signal for locking/unlocking.First, disconnect the negative battery cable. Then, locate the starter solenoid and remove the wire from the terminal. Next, test the voltage between the solenoid terminal and the ground. The voltage should be around 12 volts. If it’s not, then the starter is likely the issue and will need to be replaced.Feb 25, 2016 ... ABS, VSA, SH-AWD, TRACTION, BRAKE, FCW ... EASY ACURA, HONDA ABS, VSA, BRAKE, FCW, SH-AWD, TRACTION, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS FIX!!! ... ACURA MDX CHECK ...Many weird electrical problems can be caused by a "floating ground". Check the ground wires for being clean and tight. The other cause is a too high AC voltage on the DC line running from the alternator to the battery. Check the alternator DCV output at the alternator, it should be ~13.8 VDC.3 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Oct 8, 2021. I have 4044 miles on my 2022 MDX tech and just got the “Brake System Problem” message. Disturbing to have this notice regardless of what some are thinking is a software issue. I’m taking it in tomorrow and will report what they say. Like. Sort by Oldest first.I accidently tried to start my 2017 MDX (advance package) without key fob, it didn't start of course. Then I went inside house and got key and tried to start again; the brake pedal became stiff and can't depress much while I tried to press the start button; and the car couldn't be started. I noticed the security system red light is on when I ...2448 posts · Joined 2008. #11 · Jan 5, 2021. Modern vehicles have many different electrical processes that either get activated when you open the driver's door, or require a small trickle to keep it activated while the vehicle is parked. For the first, open your hood but don't start your vehicle.The torque converter in the automatic transmission is known to fail in the 2017 Acura MDX. The torque converter is a fluid coupling that transports rotating power. The torque converter links the power source to the load. This problem can affect vehicles that have 25,000 - 169,000 miles.Hello all. I have been researching as much as possible to no avail. I have 2006 MDX Touring. 182k. I have a brand new battery, alternator, and spark plugs. I am getting spark. I do believe I am getting fuel because after cranking for more than 10 seconds I can smell fuel around the engine plus when I took a spark plug out I could smell fuel on it.While it's really cold here in Chicago my Acura MDX won't start and the battery is drained. Its a three month old battery. ... i have parked my car and when trying to turn it back on it says electric parking break problem steering is stiff and brake is hard ... 1,423 satisfied customers. It will not start. Says we have a electrical brake ...EASY and most common way to test Brake BoosterW. White Whale Discussion starter. 10 posts · Joined 2022. #1 · Apr 28, 2023. When I start the car, it makes a momentary "belching sound" as the starter engages. Wondering if anyone has come across this peculiar and hard to describe sound. It just started doing this recently. Wondering if it could be connected to the anti-lock brake system.Replaces: 43022-STX-A00. Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Acura's factory warranty. Fits for 2007-2013 Acura MDX. View related parts. Acura MDX Front Disc Brake pad Set. Part Number: 45022-TZ5-A01. Vehicle Specific. $62.85 MSRP: $87.65. You Save: $ …The car does drive much smoother, infotainment system is considerably faster. Backup camera (and other cameras) is still of pretty bad quality, though. I don't get why they couldn't spend extra $50 or so to put decent cameras in this car. Android Auto makes a lot of issues with technology (nav/infotainment) go away.The lights and radio comes on but engine won't start the battery is new and the starter is fine and the car can be cranked from starter this is the first problem I've had with it and all fuses look goodP0700 is a common code if it’s an electrical issue related to the transmission. If something has gone wrong in the transmission, your TL may not be able to accelerate anymore, or it’ll. If it can no longer shift, it could be caused by a solenoid/valve body that has gone bad, clutch packs, debris, and much more.I will do my best to help you find a solution.The symptoms you have described are Usps linked to a bad or weak battery. Because your Acura’s brakes are electronically controlled, the braking system will type icky start throwing warnings when the battery voltage drops below a safety threshold set by the computer.Hello everyone, I was hoping you could help me out. I just bought a 2005 MDX with 190,000 miles on it. The timing belt had snapped and it ended up bending a couple of valves. We tore the whole top of the engine apart and replaced the heads completely and put the whole thing back together. The car ran great when we got it all back together.My 2017 Acura MDX will not start. There is power to the vehicle but the car will not turn on. ... 2022 Acura MDX A-Spec, Dead battery. Tried to jump it, all power comes on but engine wont start ... i have parked my car and when trying to turn it back on it says electric parking break problem steering is stiff and brake is hard ...Let the engine cool. When the radiator cap cools, put on eye protection and gloves and carefully remove the cap. Check the coolant level in the radiator reserve tank and add more if necessary. Replace the cap. Drive slowly to an Acura dealer if the temperature gauge continues to register "hot".Once you've replaced the drum brakes on your vehicle, you'll find they won't work well at high speeds until you break them in. The stopping power is weak when you first install new...Brake Fluid Leak (Air in the System) One possible cause of a soft brake pedal in your Acura MDX could be a brake fluid leak. If the leak occurs in the brake lines or connections, air will enter the lines. Unlike brake fluid, air can be compressed, creating a spongy or soft pedal feel. The soft feeling is air compressing before the brake fluid ...Try resetting modules by disconnecting both battery cables then touching cable ends together for 2 minutes. Double check all fuses with key on. if issue still present after reset, continue with scan tool diagnosis. Lemme know what youre seeing, or if any questions come up while checking things out!852 posts · Joined 2015. #18 · May 4, 2023. Definitely get one! The 3rd gen MDX has a habit of not showing any problems and then out of the blue not having enough power to start the car, and throwing out lots of errors. I hope the 4th gen gives more warning but I wouldn't bet on it.Acura MDX have problems with the transmission shifting roughly, vibrating, not shifting into a specific gear, or complete transmission failure. Furthermore, …Reinstall and start it a few times to spread the grease to see if the squeal/howl goes away. Good luck! ... You won't have to disconnect any hoses or cables (other than those attached to the starter, of course). ... Acura MDX SUV Forums. 735.1K posts 86.4K members Since 2000 Acura MDXers Forum - a community where enthusiasts discuss engines ...Step 1 - Check the brake fluid. It could be low. When in doubt, check the fluid. Locate the brake fluid reservoir under the hood, in front of the driver. Open the cap and check the brake fluid to ensure it is at the proper level. Low fluid level could be the result of a brake leak, so if it's indeed low, take your flashlight and slide under ...48,114 miles. A D V E R T I S E M E N T S. The 2014 Acura MDX had a sudden inadvertent braking issue with simultaneous vehicle stability assist (vsa) light and brake light on when the car was in ...Won’t start brake pedal is very hard to push lights and key fob work. Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the brake fluid? How's the level and when was it last changed? Unhooked the battery to try and reset computer still didn’t start. Mechanic's Assistant: What is the model/year of your Acura? No haven’t checked the break fluid 2016 rdxThe average cost for an Acura MDX Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Diagnosis is between $83 and $105. Labor costs are estimated between $83 and $105. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location. Related repairs may also be needed. For a more accurate estimate based on your location, use our Fair Price ...Acura TLX 2015 electrical issue, not battery, car won't start/wont crank. Tried with AC on and radio on this time to prove it is not a battery issue.To reset the computers, use a scan tool or disconnect both of the battery cables from the battery (ground cable first, then the positive), then touch the cable ends together for 2 minutes. Reconnect the cables (positive cable first, then the ground cable connected last) and retest the operation of the vehicle.I pushed my foot on the brake and hit the ignition button but it wouldn't turn - it tried but didn't make it. So I went inside thinking my battery was dead. About 10 minutes later, I went back outside to my car and tried to start it again, except now my dang brake pedal won't go down. No matter how hard I step on the brakes, it won't budge.208 posts · Joined 2019. #1 · Jul 18, 2021. I had to have the spare tire put on for my 2022 MDX while a rim was being repaired because of some minor cosmetic scrapes. As a result just about every warning light in the vehicle came on, I could not open the lift gate and I had to press the Start/Stop button twice to turn the car off.Wilsoncc. 486 posts · Joined 2018. #3 · Apr 25, 2019. Many manufacturers have hill hold , hill start assist that holds the brakes on an incline for automatics as a safety feature so that the vehicle does not roll back as you switch your foot from brake to gas pedal! Most find it a pain in the butt and disable it depending on the vehicle.Hi. I am an owner of a 2014 Honda Accord EX L (actually my 4th accord) and have infrequently had a problem with a hard/stiff brake pedal when trying to start the car. I have had it checked several times with the dealer and they replaced the battery but situation comes and goes..... The problem: Entering car (keyless entry) and brake pedal must ...If you get a spray of fluid, trapped pressure is problem; collapsed brake hose or debris in brake line causing a blockage. Suggest replacing brake hose and bleeding brakes w/ foot pressure to push any debris out to caliper. If no spray of fluid, the problem is a mechanical lock due to locking caliper pins, brake pads, or other mechanical ...A firm brake pedal is not a direct symptom of a bad battery, it is due to the brake boosters vacuum reservoir being depleted, which happens with repeated pressing of the brake pedal without the engine running. Give it a try, with your known good battery, press the brake pedal a few times, and around the 4th or 5th time the pedal will go firm.Hello: I have an intermittent no start problem on my 2008 Acura MDX. The car has been to the dealer and an independent shop who could not duplicate (they need to test it only when it wont start which is about once a week). When I go to start the car the key will turn and there will be one click, no start.2007 MDX Tech DIY performed: Fluid change: engine oil, ATF, transfer case, rear diff, PS, brake, coolant. Parts R&R: air filters, both AFR sensors, spark plugs, oil pressure switch, 3rd clutch transmission fluid pressure switch, radiator, drive belt & tensioner, sway bar end links and bushings, brake pads, TPMS sensors, low beam and DRL bulbs ...Schedule an Appointment. Schedule. If you've checked for the issues above and your car still won't start, your brakes may not be the culprit. Instead, your vehicle could be suffering from a faulty starter, ignition, or battery. Bad Starter: The starter's job is to get your engine's flexplate or flywheel spinning, allowing the engine to ...Acura MDX will not start. Battery is strong but when you push the start button all you get is the startup lights flashing. Tried owners manual solutions and none worked. Does it need to be towed. ... Brake pedal is hard and car won't turn over, accessory mode works fine, ...Turn the key from off to on. All the dash indicator lights come on then go off so you can tell if the dash indicator bulb is good. If the dash light is out then replace it and check the L & R brake light bulbs. If the dash indicator is ok then go to the next step. b) The sensor is either faulty or unplugged.The Acura crosses the quarter mile line just behind at 13.8 seconds to the Ford's 13.7, but the Integra is pulling harder with a 105.1 mph trap speed, away from the Mustang's 97.8 mph.#1 · Jul 1, 2019. My battery seemed to getting weak and the car would barely turn over but would start. Went to get another battery and shut the car off. No crank. Got a jump but …To someone with a hammer, every problem looks like a nail — and as expected, the tech sector is hard at work hammering every nail it can find. But the analytical prowess of the mod...After that, connect the other clamp of that cable to any unpainted part in your Acura - the engine will be OK. Start the donor car and let it idle for 5-7 minutes. Try starting the Acura. It should start now and after that, you may disconnect (the negative cable first, then the positive one).The brake booster is an essential part of the braking system, so keep an eye out for the following 3 symptoms so you can have them repaired right away: 1. Hard brake pedal. The primary indicator of a bad brake booster is an extremely difficult-to-push brake pedal. This issue may occur gradually or appear all at once.2020 MDX won't start. ... No lights on the dash or anything. i also tried pressing on the brakes to see if the brake lights would come on and it wouldn't. ... (Mine) Lelu 2.0: 2017 Acura MDX Tech (BCP)-- 131k miles; 2025 Honda Civic Type-R Parents: 2019 Nissan Rogue SV -- 30k miles; ...If you can't get your Acura MDX to start, look for the following problems and remedy them to get back up and running: The car battery has died or is weak. Corrosion on the car battery. The fuel filter is clogged. The key fob is weak or died. Engine failure. There's a blown fuse somewhere. The fuel pump has a problem.Car won’t start after getting fuel. Went to gas station, turned off car. Filled up quarter of the tank with 85 octane and then the rest of the 75% with 91. Didn’t wait the whole 5-10 secs after fueling to remove nossle. After it was done, jumped in car to start but flashing lights and ticking and therefore no turning over from battery.REDMDX2022 Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2021. #1 ·Oct 7, 2021. Hello, Remote start using acuralink doesn't work on a brand new MDX 2022. I can see the tire pressure, fuel , etc but remote start doesn't do anything. I get the message "Not enough coverage" . I took the car to a open space ( grocery parking lot) but I still get the same ...263 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Aug 10, 2015. I have 2007 MDX and "tighten fuel cap" message keeps coming on as soon as I start the car. Got the car in December and it has been like that since. There were days that sometimes it does not come on for a day or so but now it come on everytime i start the car. Couple months ago i have gotten new ...It has been 11 years and I am not sure my car is going to be with me in 2028. So I did it anyway. For others who drive normally, i.e., no racing and braking, no towing and no living in the mountains, the OEM pads can easily last 90k+ miles. So don't let the dealers charge you $800 for changing brake pads at 70k miles.Because I don't drive the car often and I hate to jump start it every time I need to drive it, so I bought the "NOCO GENIUS5 5-Amp Fully-Automatic Smart Charger" to fully charged the battery. It started once, then got this no starting issue with the "Keyless Access System" icon showing up. The brake feels stiff and hard to press. Thank you!34 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Feb 25, 2014. 2012 X won't start!!! I just took my 2012 for servicing yesterday as the warning light for CMBS was going off and ACC check light used to come and go intermittently.. So the mechanic checked and said " found code for ACC relay intermittent failure, followed troubleshooting steps and cleared code.Hello Perel. This is Charlotte Ottley again. I'm the one with the Acura 2015 MDX it won't start and has computer glitches. Every time you send me the final question about anything else that I could ad … read moreMy acura mdx 2018 not starting. looks like battery is dead but during jump start break pedal is like rock hard not ... I have a 2005 Acura MDX which won't start. Symptoms mimic a bad ... , Technical or Trade Scho. 3,137 satisfied customers. Our Acura MDX brakes are in trouble. The brake pedal must. Our Acura MDX brakes are in trouble. The ...It has around 8k on it and it has always been a little inconsistent in the recognition of the key Fobs. The car unlocks and starts as it should but it doesn't always recognize Driver 1 or Driver 2 as it should and set the driver position and infotainment settings as it should. I will say that during these non-recognition events, the other fob ...SOURCE: car won't start, and it. Maybe your on board computer is having a little bit of a hick up. Try disconnecting your negative battery cable for about 5 minutes and then reconnect it. This will totally reboot your computer. Hopefully this solves your problem.I did notice when turning back to "accessory" after a start attempt that the immobilizer key flashes 5 times, which in the "on" position would indicate not recognizing the key, but the owners manual doesn't address flashing in "accessory". It has a 1 year old AGM battery. The voltage at rest is 12.25. When I turn the car to "on" it falls to 12.0.So we've already had the recall (performed in ~Feb/March), yet our MDX completely died last night. We had it jumped by Acura Roadside Assistance, yet the navi screen restarted twice on a drive and I received a brake system failure notification. Anyone else run into this?Dec 20, 2023 · Follow these straightforward steps to put your Acura MDX in neutral: Locate the Shift Lock Release button: Look for a small cover or cap next to the gear lever with the letters “Shift Lock.”. Remove the cover to reveal the Shift Lock Release button. Access the Shift Lock Release button: Insert a small tool, such as a screwdriver or a key ...If the caliper won't fit over the thicker new brake pads, you may need to compress the two pistons back a bit further. ... check out my Acura MDX Brake Line Bleeding Guide or my Brake Line Fluid Bleeding With An Assistant DIY Guide or ... just drive normally for the first several hundred miles while trying to avoid any hard or "panic" stops ...Push the start button and the starter labors to start the car and then gives up. Push thr start button again and it starts right up. A … read more. Daniel Chaidez. Technician. Diploma. 9,062 satisfied customers. Car will not start Acura MDX 2017. Lights turn on, this is.If it doesn’t light up, the brake light switch is damaged and will need replacement. Check out the video below that gives you an idea of how to test your brake light switch: Install The New Switch. To install the newer style switch, line up the switch with the socket holes. Insert the switch and rotate it clockwise.Brake pedal upon start up. ... Overnight probably won't be an option but I see why you suggested that. If it weren't for warrantability, I'd be tempted to take it to my local Honda dealership. ... Acura MDX SUV Forums. 735.1K posts 86.7K members Since 2000 Acura MDXers Forum - a community where enthusiasts discuss engines, tires, service ...stopped by the grocery store to pickup few items right after work, the car running like a charm, checked out load the stuff in the car, try to start the car, but no luck here are the symptoms: 1- very stiff brake like a rock. 2- when try to start the car all the light on the dashboard flashed and died very fast black dash board.A can of starting fluid is pretty cheap. You can squirt it into the air box without the filter and see if you get the engine to fire. If it doesn’t fire, it could be pointing to the ignition. If it fires or sputters, you may have a fuel problem. Manual might give you a, no start, troubleshooting sequence.Hey guys my MDX here recently in colder temps after started to exhibit a very stiff brake pedal in the morning when its cold out. Pedal is still at the top in position but have to use an unusual amount of force to start it for the first time, after that its fine.1. Low Fuel Pressure. Typical Fuel Pump. If your RDX isn't getting enough fuel, or any fuel at all, it may have a bad fuel filter or a bad fuel pump . Without the proper amount of fuel entering the combustion chamber, the RDX will crank but not start. 2. Ignition Issues.No issue also with my several different brands of polarized sunglasses and viewing any of the screens. The only time it is hard to view the touch screen is when sunlight hits directly on it. I put a gloss touch screen protector and that help cut down on the glare. Pretty much anything from Acura with a V-6 will have the push button gear shifts.Posting for who it may help in future, or those currently experiencing the christmas tree dash of "CHECK ABS" "CHECK VSA" "CHECK SH-AWD", I tried the following things before I resolved the problem with changing the RR wheel bearing. 1. I changed the easiest option of brake light switch, this didnt resolve the problem. 2.Jun 20, 2019 · 1. Battery Cables. If you have a battery post that looks like this, it may be keeping your MDX from starting. Start by taking a look at the battery posts. If they are loose or corroded, it acts as a barrier that can keep the starter from getting the voltage it needs to crank the engine.A can of starting fluid is pretty cheap. You can squirt it into the air box without the filter and see if you get the engine to fire. If it doesn't fire, it could be pointing to the ignition. If it fires or sputters, you may have a fuel problem. Manual might give you a, no start, troubleshooting sequence.Jun 21, 2022 · The most common symptoms of dead battery in Acura MDX are slow engine crank, no start, dim lights, flickering dashboard lights and clicking noises when trying to start the engine. The most common causes of dead battery in MDX are internal degradation of the battery due to old age, and bad alternator – but can also be caused by parasitic draw ...2008 MDX 197,723 miles. no previous issues just shut off while driving. Replaced the starter. had the old one tested and it was bad. tried to start up again no start. didnt hear the fuel pump priming. replaced that. still no start. while i was at it. replaced the alternator and belt, still no start. replaced the negative battery cable. still no ...Stuck in ACC Mode. I have a 2015 MDX Elite. 99% of the time when I want to turn the vehicle off I slap it in park press the Start/Stop button and I'm done. Then there's the 1% when I press the Start/Stop button and the vehicle goes into ACC mode. If I take my foot off the brake MID displays "push Start/Stop button 2 times to turn off" but that ...Michaels144 Discussion starter. 4 posts · Joined 2007. #1 · Aug 6, 2007. On my 2000 Integra automatic, the shift lever won't shift out of Park. In addition the brake lights won't come on. These two symtoms make me think its the brake peddle switch. The fuse is good as the horn works (which is on the same circuit as I understand it).After I pushed the start button with the break pressed, the car wouldn't start. I only heard a lot of clicking sounds and all lights were blinking. But there was no cranking sound. I can still go to the accessory mode if the brake is not pressed when I push the start button. I tried to jump start the car with another car and still had the same ...Multiple warning lights on. So my 2011 MDX has every warning light on and is cycling thru Check trailer stability assist, Emissions system check, SH-AWD, and VSA check warning lights. Seems to be running fine. Battery is at 12.3 volts when off and 14.3 while running. Also went to Autozone and had them plug in a code scanner and got 77-1, 41-01 ...Oct 11, 2022 · Here's a newish oddity that I'm experiencing. Very rarely, maybe only 3 times over the last several weeks, when applying the brake before pushing the start button, the brake pedal is stiff. It's like it was pumped and so the very top (beginning) of the travel is firm. After starting, the brake depresses, feels, and behaves normally.All of a sudden the following errors popped up: Emissions system problem. Brake system problem. Power steering system problem. Vehicle stability assist problem. Trailer stability assist problem. Lane departure warning problem. Hill start assist problem. The car only has ~7,000 miles on it.If your Acura MDX is hard to start, has slow crank, or makes clicking noise when you try to start the engine, it most probably is due to dead battery. But before replacing the battery, you should rule out any other problems that may cause the dead battery symptoms, e.g. bad alternator, loose battery connection, or poor ground connection.The good thing is that Acura engines will run forever, the bad thing is that about every 100,000 miles all this stuff needs to be done. Question will cause any damage not doing the valve adjustment right away my mechanic wants $550 money tight right now they are not tapping just hard starting in real cold weather.Flushing the brake fluid isn't very expensive - I'm guessing something like $100-200 at the dealer. Doing that every three years as recommended doesn't cost much, and having effective brakes isn't something you want to mess around with. Incidentally, this is true of all cars, not just the MDX.5852 posts · Joined 2013. #16 · Dec 15, 2022. You have to press the brake pedal to start the car, this is a safety feature. The car has vacuum assisted brakes, there is a reservoir called the vacuum brake booster. It stores vacuum to give you a reserve in case vacuum from the engine is low (such as full throttle).Causes: MDX Dies After Starting. Here are some of the most common reasons that your MDX starts then stops running: 1. Lack of Fuel Pressure. Modern fuel injected engines need a lot of fuel pressure to keep running. When they don't have the proper pressure, they can't run properly.Dec 18, 2014 ... Shift lever stuck at Park despite good brake ... acura mdx won't start,, So my 05 MDX touring will start up and drive perfect in the morning, ill go to my daughters school and, 18 posts · Joined 2000. #1 · Jan 8, 2003. I was ta, The brake booster is an essential part of the brak, The problem relies in the brake pedal shaft going into the booster, When the car is in freezing temps t, Problem: Brake lights do not work when pressed. Won't shift out of park. (unless bypassed by manual s, The main difference between the Acura RDX and the Acura MDX is size. The RDX is a compact, luxur, The dash lights will sometimes come on as normal, sometimes they wi, Oct 23, 2023 · Hard pedal, won’t start. Got into , I am pretty sure it is a small problem should not cost too much., It has been 11 years and I am not sure my car is goi, The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is a luxury SUV that combines, Brakes lock up. I have a 2005 Acura MDX. The VSA light comes on an, 1. Weak Or Dead Car Battery. If the car battery is , Unable to start the engine, Let the dealership fix it. Step on the brake pedal , Call to the dealer and this was their response: Unlock the car w, 1 post · Joined 2023. #10 · Mar 15, 2023. I have a 2016 m.